Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Recurrent Wheezing in Children

Indus journal of bioscience research., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 3(3), С. 401 - 406

Опубликована: Март 25, 2025

Background: Vitamin D plays a crucial role in immune regulation and respiratory health, with its deficiency being implicated recurrent wheezing among children. Given the high prevalence of vitamin pediatric populations, understanding association can guide preventive therapeutic strategies. Objective: The objective study was to determine frequency children wheezing. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Duration Place Study: conducted between March 2024 September Pediatrics Department POF Hospital Wah Cantt. Methodology: A total 95 aged 2–5 years, history at least three episodes past year, were included. Children clinical rickets, prior supplementation, or chronic illnesses affecting metabolism excluded. Serum 25(OH)D levels measured using an ELISA kit categorized as sufficient (>30 ng/mL), insufficient (21–29 deficient (<20 ng/mL). Results: mean age participants 3.49 ± 1.09 serum level 26.93 9.36 ng/mL. Among children, 56.8% male, 43.2% female. found 27.4% while 30.5% had levels, 42.1% levels. Younger (2–3 years) exhibited higher rate (35.4%) than older (4–5 (p=0.003). Conclusion: is prevalent significantly associated younger age, female gender, lower socioeconomic status.

Язык: Английский

Association between asthma and cardiovascular disease: evidence from the national health and nutrition examination survey 1999–2018

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11

Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2024

Cardiovascular disease(CVD) remains a significant global challenge. Asthma, which is characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness and reversible limited airflow, plays an important role in cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to investigate the association between asthma CVD.

Язык: Английский